Manager, Shariah Advisory (GETB)
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Typefull-time
SenioritySenior
Experience5–7 yrs
Company size10,000+ people
First seenOct 18, 2026 · 2w ago
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Bachelor's degree in Shariah, Usul al-Fiqh, Fiqh al-Muamalat or other related field
Master's degree or a Postgraduate diploma in Shariah Law & Practice
5-7 years of experiences in Shariah law, compliance, preferably within Takaful, Islamic Finance, or related industries
Experience working with Shariah Committees and familiarity with Shariah governance frameworks
Deep knowledge of Shariah principles, Takaful operations and Islamic finance
Ability to analyse complex financial and operational data to ensure compliance with Shariah laws
Excellent verbal and communication skills to convey Shariah compliance requirements to various stakeholders
Proactive approach to identifying non-compliance issues and developing corrective actions
Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with the Shariah Committee, management and other departments
Certifications in Certified Shariah Advisor (CSA), Islamic finance, or related areas are preferred
Job Purpose
Reporting to the Head of Shariah, the incumbent requires to work closely with the Shariah Committee, provide day-to-day advisory support on Shariah matters and ensuring compliance with Shariah related laws in all aspects of the Takaful business. The Shariah Manager plays a key role in product development and maintaining the Shariah integrity of the company’s operations.
The Job
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Provide advice on Shariah related matters to the company’s management, departments and business units.
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Ensure all takaful products, services and operational activities within the organisation is adhere to the Shariah principles and compliant.
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Work closely with product development team to ensure new products are designed in accordance with Shariah guidelines.
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Conduct research based on Shariah literatures to support product development or any other business units.
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Conduct Shariah screening and review of product structures, contracts and agreements before submission to the Shariah Committee for approval.
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Assist in drafting and reviewing Takaful contracts, ensuring they are Shariah compliant.
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Act as the liaison person between the company and the Shariah Committee, facilitating communication and the smooth functioning of the Shariah governance framework.
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Prepare and present document, proposals, and reports for the Shariah Committee’s review and decision making.
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Develop and deliver training programs to educate staff, agents, and other stakeholders on Shariah compliance and Takaful principles.
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Stay updated on changes in Shariah regulations, guidelines, and industry standards and ensure timely implementation within the company.
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Engage with external stakeholders including regulatory bodies, auditors, customers and industry players to ensure organization uphold to the Shariah standards within the industry.
Our Requirements
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Bachelor’s degree in Shariah, Usul al-Fiqh, Fiqh al-Muamalat or other related field. A Master’s degree or a Postgraduate diploma in Shariah Law & Practice. Certifications in Certified Shariah Advisor (CSA), Islamic finance, or related areas are preferred.
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Has 5-7 years of experiences in Shariah law, compliance, preferably within Takaful, Islamic Finance, or related industries.
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Experience working with Shariah Committees and familiarity with Shariah governance frameworks.
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Deep knowledge of Shariah principles, Takaful operations and Islamic finance.
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Ability to analyse complex financial and operational data to ensure compliance with Shariah laws.
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Excellent verbal and communication skills to convey Shariah compliance requirements to various stakeholders.
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Proactive approach to identifying non-compliance issues and developing corrective actions.
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Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with the Shariah Committee, management and other departments.